Medical Assistant (Primary Care) - Penobscot Community Health Center
About The Position
Penobscot Community Health Center (PCHC) is seeking a passionate, team-oriented Medical Assistant to support its primary care team. The role contributes to compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative community health setting, working alongside providers and care teams. The Medical Assistant supports providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decision-making; reviews charts, manages medication refills, and assists with pre-visit planning and other clinical requests. Duties also include preparing patients and exam spaces, administering medications and vaccines, drawing blood, and processing labs under provider direction. The role supports quality standards and best practices while collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient experience and clinic workflows. The position is full-time, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Fridays and weekends off. PCHC describes itself as a nationally recognized nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center offering an integrated Medical Home Model, with a collegial professional atmosphere, informed leadership, flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and generous benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Evidence of Medical Assistant training covering the essential job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities in the job description, or Medical Assistant certification.
- Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support training and certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute; must obtain it within two weeks of hire if not current.
- Initial and maintained Medical Assistant certification is highly encouraged and supported.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- CMA certification by the AAMA.
- RMA certification by the AMT.
- CCMA certification by the NHA.
- Prepared to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate empathy, strong communication, and sound clinical judgment while supporting patients and care teams.
- Assist providers with patient care, treatments, and clinical decision-making.
- Conduct chart reviews, manage medication refills, and support pre-visit planning and other clinical requests.
- Room patients and maintain exam spaces.
- Administer medications and vaccines, draw blood, and process labs under provider direction.
- Support adherence to quality standards and help implement clinic best practices.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient experience and clinic workflows.
- Help ensure patients feel heard and respected.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance.
- Competitive compensation.
- Generous benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
